The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1808 mm
Width
1777 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
2601
4237
4278 mm
Length
4237 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.31 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
16
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L